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The Real Value in Evaluating Your Firearm Instructor

By North American Outdoors / July 10, 2023 / Comments Off on The Real Value in Evaluating Your Firearm Instructor

If an instructor is good, word spreads fast. If an instructor is not good, word spreads faster. Here’s why your students’ opinions matter. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on July 10, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, LIFESTYLE, FIREARMS The Real Value in Evaluating Your Firearm Instructor – NRA Women.com A good teacher does not have to tell others they…

Optical Illusion: Understanding Parallax—and Why It Is Important

By North American Outdoors / July 6, 2023 / Comments Off on Optical Illusion: Understanding Parallax—and Why It Is Important

The concept of parallax is difficult to comprehend, and often even more difficult to explain. Here’s a great primer. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on July 6, 2023 NEWS, TIPS & TACTICS, TERMINOLOGY, HUNTING, GEAR Optical Illusion: Understanding Parallax—and Why It Is Important – NRA Women.com There are a lot of terms and concepts that are used when…

4 Tips for the Trips that Include Firearms

By North American Outdoors / June 7, 2023 / Comments Off on 4 Tips for the Trips that Include Firearms

Vacation should be a time when we let down our guard, but often it is often when we are most vulnerable. If you plan to vacation with a firearm in tow, pay attention to these important facets. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on June 7, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, HUNTING, CONCEALED CARRY, FIREARMS 4 Tips for…

4 Rules of Camping Etiquette

By North American Outdoors / June 5, 2023 / Comments Off on 4 Rules of Camping Etiquette

June is National Camping Month. But no matter what time of year you decide to camp, it’s always important to be a good neighbor. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on June 5, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS Support NRA Women DONATE Being a good neighbor is always important, especially when camping. The good news is that you already have…

Stay Afloat, Stay Alive—Wear Your Life Jacket!

By North American Outdoors / June 5, 2023 / Comments Off on Stay Afloat, Stay Alive—Wear Your Life Jacket!

Spending time on the water this summer? Even if you are an experienced swimmer, there’s never an excuse not to wear a life jacket. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on June 5, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, TIPS & TACTICS Support NRA Women DONATE June 3-11 is National Fishing and Boating Week in 2023. Now is the time to learn how to be safe…

Happy Trails: Quick Tips for a Safe Day Hike or a Backpack Trip

By North American Outdoors / June 2, 2023 / Comments Off on Happy Trails: Quick Tips for a Safe Day Hike or a Backpack Trip

Follow these smart hiking tips so your enjoyable outdoor adventure does not turn into a rescue operation. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on June 2, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE In honor of National Trails Day–the first Saturday in June–follow these smart hiking tips so your enjoyable outdoor adventure does not turn into a rescue operation.…

Viewing Party: 3 Rules to Follow When Viewing Wildlife

By North American Outdoors / May 31, 2023 / Comments Off on Viewing Party: 3 Rules to Follow When Viewing Wildlife

These visitors to Yellowstone National Park are way too close to this bison. Find out what else to do–and not to do–when you are in wildlife habitat. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on May 31, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TACTICS, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE Wildlife watching appeals to everyone: from birdwatchers to campers to hunters in the off-season. This…

Remembering Our Fallen Soldiers

By North American Outdoors / May 29, 2023 / Comments Off on Remembering Our Fallen Soldiers

On Memorial Day, when we reflect on our soldiers’ ultimate sacrifice, we must include the many heroic women who also gave all. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on May 29, 2023 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, EVENTS Support NRA Women DONATE Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, has its roots in the Civil War. The graves of fallen Union and Confederate soldiers could…

5 Ways to Minimize Deer Wounding Loss

By North American Outdoors / May 18, 2023 / Comments Off on 5 Ways to Minimize Deer Wounding Loss

Hunters should do everything they can to mitigate the chance of losing their game once the trigger is pulled. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on May 18, 2023 NEWS,TIPS & TACTICS,HUNTING Support NRA WomenDONATE 5 Ways to Minimize Deer Wounding Loss – NRA Women.com Wounding loss of game animals is a big concern for everyone involved in…

Understanding Shotgun Shell Terminology

By North American Outdoors / May 3, 2023 / Comments Off on Understanding Shotgun Shell Terminology

Shotgun shooting can be the most confusing of all the shooting sports. The following is a list of common words or phrases that you might see on a box of shotshells, along with their definitions. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on May 3, 2023 NEWS, TERMINOLOGY, FIREARMS, GEAR Support NRA Women DONATE Shotgun shooting can be the most confusing of all…